July Fourth Toll in U S Stands at 159 Lives
A July 4 national tally shows 159 deaths from fireworks, drownings, auto crashes and other incidents. The Midwest accounts for nearly a third of deaths. auto fatalities rose to 70, aided by a cooler summer but high firework-related injuries persist. One notable loss occurred at Pampana Florida where a dirt track race winner died after crossing third. Grand Haven Michigan saw 14 drownings at a municipal beach. Major General is dead.
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Midwest
Middlewest
Middle Atlantic
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Trent
New York
City Hospital
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Speculator
N. Y
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Grand Haven
Mich
Eli Cole Marine Commandant Dies on Coast
San Francisco July 5 Major General Eli Cole Marine Corps commandant of the Pacific department since June 1927 died last night at Letterman General Hospital Presidio. He was 62 and served 39 years in action in the Spanish American War Haiti Revolution World War I and as commander of the Fifth Brigade in France.
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Cal
Eli i Cole
W. Marine Corps
Department of the Pacific
Letterman General Hospital
Presidio
Marine Corps
Marigade
France
Wanted a rich Indian in Livingston Looked for Weat on
A witness testified in Ann Livingston's breach of promise suit against Franklin Hardinge that she wanted a rich Indian or a white brother with money as a husband. The testimony noted her preference for an older man, either Indian or well-off, during the Oklahoma years. The case seeks $250,000 from Hardinge, an oil burner maker.
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Ann Livingston
Oklahoma
Franklin Hardinge
Ann
Visitor in Lawrence Seeks Old Teammates and Places
A visiting former University of Kansas football star Bully Greenlees, who played 1911 to 1914, called at the athletic office this morning. He grew up in Lawrence, now resides in Colorado, and is connected to local figures Mrs. J. nlees and relatives Hi A. Kipek and MM. Marks.
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Greenlees
Lawrence
Stuart
Fla
Tthe University
Frank
Arthur
Lawlees
Colorado
Hi A. Kipek
MM. Marks
Kansas Weather Forecast With Scattered Thunder Showers
unsettled conditions persist with thundershowers probable in the eastern portion tonight and Saturday. little change in temperature expected, with morning conditions improving to clear skies except for Ottawa and nearby areas. forecast includes recent temperature readings and local county notes from Douglas County.
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Ottawa
Vice President Curtis Reviews Senate Role During Vacation
Vice President Curtis, visiting Topeka, said he can leave the chamber with more freedom but must stay ready to preside. He defended past decisions, recalled media misstatements, and noted no political motive for his trip beyond personal business and a federal judgeship vacancy in Kansas. He traveled in a Pullman car section and spoke with reporters at his sister’s home, answering calls during the interview.
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Abrie
Charles Curtis
Tabi
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Ting
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Vicemresta
Curtis
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Hoover
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Federal Circuit Court
Capper and Allen
Mitchell
Richard J. Hopkins
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Justice Hopking
Kansas Senators
Chicago
Reme Colvitt
Milk quality concerns surface in Lawrence tests at KU labs
Lawrence milk samples from five city plants showed coli bacteria and high bacterial counts, with one raw sample at 736000 per cubic centimeter. One plant’s pasteurized batch met safety expectations, but officials plan immediate tightening and enforcement as distributors expand sources outside inspected suppliers.
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University of Kansas Laboratories
Milk Producers’ Association
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Rankin
Phillies win 10 9 over Cardinals in nine inning
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 10 to 9 in the first game of a series as Chuck Klein hits his twentieth homer with none out in the ninth. St Louis suffers its tenth straight loss. Other notes include American League and American Association games and a Wimbledon-linked coaching honor.
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Chuck Klein
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Wilson
Dailey
Calline
McGraw
Protest to Governor Reed Overland Park Test of Wardens Fees
Overland Park chamber telegrams to Governor Reed protesting payment of present-fees for game wardens who convict violators of fish and game laws. Complaints target deputy C. F. Smith for arrests, while fees are blamed for corrupt practices. Also notes bear attack, Wimbledon tennis final, and Des Moines University trustees contempt warning.
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Overland Park, Kans
Reed
Overland Park
Governor Reed to Aid Wheat Movement in Topeka
In Kansas, Governor Clyde M. Reed, as chairman of the Trans-Missouri-Kansas Grain Shippers Board, orders temporary headquarters in Topeka to speed grain by rail amid a car shortage. He directs rail superintendents to report daily car availability and reopen elevator stations, citing unprecedented wheat loading and imminent supply pressures across Hutchinson and western Kansas.
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Kansas Wheat Belt
Clyde M. Reed
Pers Board
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R. E. Clark
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Shippers Board
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Alden
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Chamberlin Favors Move in Naval Negotiations
London July 5 AP Sir Austen Chamberlin former foreign secretary told the House of Commons the talks with the United States on naval limits would reach a successful end. He said he would not engage in public discussion, stressing private handling for true results. Foreign Secretary Henderson thanked Chamberlin for his constructive handling of the debate.
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Austen Chamberlin
House of Commons
United States
Tye
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Henderson
Austen
Farmer Kills Suitor Then Daughter Slain Near Kewanee
Irma Hendershott a 16 year old farmer's daughter was shot dead in her yard at Kewanee Missouri by Claude Mayberry 23 a suitor who then killed himself as the father William Hendershott hunted him with a shotgun The incident ends with Mayberry shooting himself but failing to die immediately.
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Irma Hendershott
William Hendershott
Claude’ Mayberry
Hendershott
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Ottawa Ontario July 5 AP Radio stations in northeastern Canada tracked the Chicago to Berlin plane Antin Bowler. Signals from the plane near Remi Lake and Rupert Hall suggested it was airborne again. Crew includes Bob Gast pilot Parker D Cramer and Robert Wood aviation editor of the Chicago Tribune.
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Antin" Bowler
Av Runert House
James Bax
Howe
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Remi Lake
Ruvert Hall
Wenn Bowlelr
Christ’n
Remi Lakke Werdnes- Jay
Bob Gast
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Independence Day Festivities Draw Big Crowds at Lone Star and Lecompton
Large groups attended the fifth annual Farmers Union Independence Day celebration at Lone Star with afternoon baseball, horseshoe pitching, and a fiddlers contest won by Abe Holcom. U S Singer, Guy ef, and J B Wilson spoke. Lecompton featured George Plummer, Perry, and musical numbers plus a play by Epworth League.
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J. B. Wilson
Abe Holcom
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D. F. Smith
Lecomptons
George Plummer
Perry
Epworth League of
Th Methodist Church
New Orleans Streetcar Strikes Trigger Violence and Police Fight
In New Orleans a streetcar strike escalated into clashes between sympathizers and workers. Police protected cars with armed crews as mobs formed near trolleys. one man was fatally shot and hundreds hurt. The city commission ordered service halted and police to disperse rioting crowds.
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Joseph Morliliero
Baldwin Woman Sued On Highway Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Mrs Myrtle Little of Baldwin died in Ottawa Hospital from injuries after a motorcycle struck her on a highway near Baldwin. Coroner’s inquest opened in Ottawa and Baldwin as witnesses, including her husband and son-in-law, described the incident. Officer Turner swerved to avoid her, fell, sustaining injuries, and Little's death was deemed unfavourable by witnesses.
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Federal Agent Held After Farmer’s Death in Oklahoma
Tecumseh Oklahoma July 5 AP Federal prohibition agent Jef B Harris was jailed after a liquor raid ended with the fatal shooting of farmer James Harris 34 and wounding Oscar Lowry 34. Harris says he did not shoot after surrender. Three other agents were arrested and released. County Attorney Pitman warned of murder charges if deaths continued.
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Jeff H. Harris
James Harris
Lowry
Prisoner Arford Escape Alleged. Authorities Seek Return
Aged 22 year old Arford, held in New Mexico, escaped from Oswego County Jail with three companions after a car theft and kidnapping spree. County official says additional warrants will be sworn while Albuquerque police are asked to return Arford. Meantime Meadow Lark 4 H club hosts an ice cream social and carnival at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse on Friday July 12 to raise funds for a pressure canner.
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Pleasant Valley
Cleveland Flyers Near Refueling Record
Cleveland pilots Byron K. Newcomb and Roy L. Mitchel briefly lowered the world air refueling endurance record to under ten hours as the City of Cleveland was refueled twenty third time. A storm wrecked a plate. a new supply ship was readied overnight.
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Byron K. Newcomb
Roy L. Mitchel
Fisix
Earth
Milk Walton
Union outdoor service series to hear Rev Grey and speakers
Rev As D Grey pastor Ply oath Congregational Church will preach at Union services in South Mork Sunday evening The series features speakers from Peabody Snel arts faculty and Mr Peabody music by Patti Johnson and chimes from Trinity Lutheran If weather fails service moved indoors at nearby church All are welcome and services run weekly through summer
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O'Ainck
Charles Thomas
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Fisge Rantisn Church
Woman's Slap Sparks French Cabinet Crisis
An angry woman slapped a prefect during a Paris parade protesting ratification of the debt accord with America. The incident, denied by the interior minister, was cited by critics as a new target for attacks on the cabinet as drama over the debt talks intensifies.
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Mearning
Finance Commission
America
Alo ‘T
Andre ‘Tardifu
Cabinee
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M. Careciels
Ormiian
Police Officers Monitor Armed Gypsy Band Near Atchison
Local police in Atchison reported an armed traveling gypsy band linked to a Chicago robbery, moving toward nearby cities in nine Cadillacs and one Buick with California plates. Chief Will Johns urged officers to detain the caravan if encountered, while Winchester rifles stayed ready and no traces were found beyond the alert.
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Chicaka
About & O'Ti
Will Johns
California
Douglas county crop outlook shows medium prospects
A. L. Gilkison Douglas county farm agent reports a medium crop outlook with yields generally below average. Wheat and oats faces variable prospects, potatoes may yield modestly higher than last year, and corn and beans show potential amid uncertain weather. Pastures and hay thrive, fruit prospects weaker than last year, and farmers consider planting sixty to ninety day corn to secure a crop.
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A. L Gilkison
Douglas Round
Gilkison
Gien
Gilkitson
Paris Arrests Over Fraud Ring Involving Hotel Frauds
French police reported arrests of several individuals linked to a hotel fraud scheme. Authorities said the suspects used fraudulent checks and counterfeit cash to target a Paris oil company and related entities. Details on names and exact charges remain unclear in the fragmented report.
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Paris
Potiven
Rea
Maison Oil
Train Crash Injures Thirty At Frise Junction
An early morning train crash near Frise Junction injures about thirty people as coaches derailed and one rear coach crushed. Fifteen victims were hospitalized though most injuries described as minor. investigation to determine responsibility has begun. Meanwhile HJ Huff, former track coach at the University, resigns and plans a Michigan vacation before joining Missouri.
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Ismaes
Uaa
Woodes
St. Louis
Michigan
HJ. Huff
University
University of Missouri
Niforia
Feysence Tates
Missouri
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